2012 Ford Flex vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, both 2012 Ford Flex and 2012 Nissan NP300 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Because 2012 Nissan NP300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Flex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NP300 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300. 2012 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan NP300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford Flex | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Flex | NP300 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |